There are 4 ways to get from Alor Setar to Tambun by train, bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Tambun is to bus which costs RM 30 - RM 45 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Tambun is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs RM 40 - RM 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to Tambun. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Pekan Tambun via Terminal Meru Raya and Stesen Bas Medan Kidd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Tambun is 237 km. The road distance is 236.8 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Tambun without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs RM 20 - RM 75.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Alor Setar to Tambun, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Tambun bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Alor Setar station.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Tambun is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs RM 20 - RM 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 30 - RM 45 and takes 5h 53m.
Alor Setar to Tambun bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Tambun is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Alor Setar to Tambun.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Tambun, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Star to Ipoh once daily. Tickets cost RM 20–75 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Raya 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 30–40 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Express Kesatuan also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Star to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–75
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 20–29
- Shuttle
- RM 26–75
- Express First
- RM 35–50
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30–40
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 33–35
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
Perkhidmatan Teksi Pak Syed
- Phone
- +60 12-407 2327
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Alor Setar Taxi
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- facebook.com
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